Community Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Hawick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders School Nursing and Care Experience Team invites applications for a motivated Staff Nurse in a part-time role (21 hours per week), Band 5, to work within the School Nursing Team. The post collaborates with AHPS, Paediatric Department, Education colleagues, Social Work, CAMHS and third sector partners to deliver high-quality care using Scotland's GIRFEC model.

The successful candidate will be supported by experienced Specialist School Nurses and a structured management framework, with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Experience working with Children, Young People and Families desirable.
• Experience in a multi-professional team is desirable but transferable skills may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work within the School Nursing Team and liaise with AHPS, Paediatric Department, Education colleagues, Social Work, CAMHS and third sector partners.
• Demonstrate good time management, prioritise workload and utilise guidance from senior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Experience with Children, Young People

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF **

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

NHS Borders School Nursing and Care Experience Team has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse. We have a vacancy, 21 hrs p/w for a Community Staff Nurse (Band 5) interested in working within the School Nursing Team. NHS Borders School Nursing Team is committed to providing the best care and support to all school age children within the Scottish Borders using the national practice model for Scotland, “Getting it Right for Every Child”. Knowledge of the School Nurse priority areas is desirable https://www.gov.scot/publications/school-nursing-role-integrated-community-nursing-teams-school-nursing-priority/ as well as an understanding of the Scottish National Practice Model, “Getting it Right for Every Child”. https://www.gov.scot/policies/girfec/

This successful candidate will work within the School Nursing Team, liaising with AHPS, Paediatric Department, Education colleagues, Social Work colleagues, CAMHS Team and third sector partners. They will have excellent communication skills and be a keen team player. There are clear lines of reporting into the management structure and support from experienced Specialist School Nurses and School Nurses to aid your development is readily available. Also key to being successful in this role are good time management skills, strong presentation skills, the ability to prioritise workload, as well as being able take and act on advice and guidance from senior/more experienced Staff. As this role is working directly with Children, Young People and their families; experience of working with Children, Young People and their Families as well as working within a multi-professional team is desirable but consideration will be given to candidates with other key transferrable skills.

Informal enquiries to: Tracey Jackson, Team Leader School Nursing and Care Experienced Team at [e-mail] or on 07748624767

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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